Australia’s new mandatory data breach disclosure law is attracting a lot of attention, and a lot of criticism. But it will also have some interesting – and perhaps unintended – consequences. Most commentary has been about the fact that it will give Australia some of the strictest disclosure rules in the world. That is a…
I’m sure you’re aware there are hackers and viruses out there looking to wreak havoc and steal your hard-earned money, sensitive data and personal identity. But please don’t let this scare you away from using computers and technology. Arming yourself with some knowledge and putting some proactive and defensive tools in place can go a…
The ASX and the corporate regulator have launched a new initiative to improve the cyber security defences of Australia’s biggest companies, urging the exchange’s top 100 firms to have a Cyber Health Check. The program forms part of the federal government’s cyber security strategy that was launched earlier this year and it has been developed…
Cyber safety business Family Zone, which allows parents to monitor and restrict their children’s internet browsing, will pursue an initial public offering to raise up to $5.5 million to ramp up its sales and marketing. The company, which has developed a cloud-based control system that works across multiple internet-connected devices, will be valued at about…
